Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are seeking applications from Registered Pharmacy Technicians currently working in Pharmacy Technical Services.
We have an exciting opportunity for 1 motivated and ambitious technician to establish our Product Approver team within Swansea Bay UHB Pharmacy Aseptics.
Our aseptic units in Singleton Hospital deliver a high-quality service to our Health Board patients and provide a wide range of injectable medicines in a ready to use form including Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), day to day supervision, coordination and training of aseptics staff.
Main duties of the job
As an accredited Product Approver the post holder will undertake the delegated product approval and release of ‘Section 10’ medicines. In addition, they will join our team of accredited checking pharmacy technicians undertaking pre- and in-process checking activities in the aseptic suite. They will be also be responsible for the day to day supervision, coordination and training of aseptics staff
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualification & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical qualifications for pharmacy technicians compliant with the registering body (General Pharmaceutical Council) to include approved competency based qualifications and approved knowledge based qualifications.
2. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
3. Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician, aseptic services.
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Significant experience of working in Pharmacy Technical Services.
5. Ability to manage the day to day provision of pharmacy service within area.
Desirable criteria
6. Proven track record of competence.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
7. Ability to work independently with full range of local pharmacy codes and procedures.
8. Good verbal/written communication skills.
9. Problem solving skills, including error investigation.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable